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Cloisters Bar

A proper neighbourhood pub on Brougham Street where the cocktails are craft-level but the atmosphere stays refreshingly unpretentious.

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Walk into Cloisters and you'll understand why locals have made this their regular. It's tucked away on a quiet Brougham Street stretch, the kind of place that doesn't need to shout about itself. The vibe is warm and lived-in—low lighting, wood panelling, and a genuinely knowledgeable bar team who treat mixing a drink like it matters. You can order a technically brilliant cocktail without feeling like you need to dress up or justify yourself. The crowd's a good mix: after-work drinkers, proper cocktail enthusiasts, and people who just want a good pint in a space that feels like it belongs to them.

Known for

  • Craft cocktails made with real skill
  • Genuinely welcoming neighbourhood atmosphere
  • Knowledgeable bartenders who actually talk to you
  • Quality spirits selection
  • Unfussy, unpretentious vibe
4.5(1,051 reviews)
26 Brougham St, Edinburgh EH3 9JH, UK